The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2021 - Issue 30

biteshoes DC Shoes introduced skate-oriented outerwear in 2002 and launched the Fallen shoe line with professional skate- boarder Jamie Thomas the following year. This new brand- ed shoe collection catered for core skaters who preferred an edgier fashion than the more general skateboarding marketed by DC Shoes. They also partnered with Yamaha to develop the collaborative SXViper Mountain snowmo- bile, designed specifically to take snowboarders to climb steep terrain faster than stock snowmobiles. The brand collaborated with sporting heroes such as pro- fessional skateboarder Josh Kalis to produce the skate foot- wear Kalis Vulc which redefines what vulcanised skate- board shoes can do thanks to its unique upper that pays homage to Josh’s signature style. Modern Utility is a collec- tion inspired by DC’s long history of blending streetwear with workwear which includes flannels paired with tie-dye tees and deconstructed military jackets. In 1998, DC raised the bar with the Lynx to create one of the most iconic skate shoes of all time. The slimmer, sim- plified Lynx Zero is packed with all the swagger of the original, but in a more accessible and affordable profile in leather shoes. The 100% vegan-friendly construction and classic vulcanised silhouette Manual is a simple skate shoe that lets you make the rules. This eco-friendly, affordable and versatile footwear sets the uniform for the new normal. Striker leather shoes were one of the brand’s most popular in the early 2000s, so they decided to bring it back. It has a modernised fit for out-of-the-box comfort and cupsole versatility that is re-engineered to push the past forward. Refibra is a collection of Kalis Vulcs and Manuals that use waste material to sustainably produce leather, canvas and hi-top shoes. Florida skateboarder Ish Cepeda chose all things cosmic to create a stellar collaborative skate collec- tion that pays homage to the space coast. The latest men’s shoe collaboration is Basquiat x DC which honours the brilliant Neo-expressionism artist Jean- Michel Basquiat and his 21 paintings produced when he was 21. Men can look forward to creative styles such as the Basquiat Lynx Zero in Black/Camo Print, a skate-inspired blend of style, affordability and durability. The bold upper serves as the perfect canvas for the creative’s artwork and the ripstop camo is brought to life with the iconic artist’s subtle and subversive ‘Bone Print’ art. Basquiat Lynx Zero in Nubuck fabric has a printed canvas upper, TPR (ThermoPlastic Rubber) moulded quarter logo and foam padded tongue and collar for added comfort and support. It also has a mesh lining for more comfort, EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) sock liner and DC’s trademarked pill pattern tread. This is the perfect quintessential DC shoe to show off one’s skateboarding skills while staying current and stylish in the Basquiat artistic trend. The oversized confidence and durability of the Court Graffik in Black Print is a perfect match for Basquiat’s sin- gular art which is beautifully distinctive under the DC and the artist’s names. It features Nubuck upper materials, a lightweight mesh tongue and similarly to the Lynx Zero, a foam padded tongue and collar. It also has ventilation holes for breathability, the signature brand trademarked pill pat- tern tread and cupsole construction. The bold, puffy silhouette of Basquiat Net leather shoes come to life with another fantastic artwork from the in- fluential artist placed subtly underneath the big DC Star Logo. In a White/Black Print, fans and collectors will have fun admiring the added details that make this shoe so re- markable. The style is designed with a Nubuck and leather upper and the usual foam padded tongue and collar, ven- tilation holes for breathability, the signature brand trade- marked pill pattern tread and cupsole construction.